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Theory Article

Introduction to Vultology

Author: Juan E. Sandoval CiteCite this article as: Sandoval, J (2022) Introduction to Vultology - https://cognitivetype.com/introduction-vultology/

First Published: June 27, 2022, Latest Revision: December 10, 2023

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Sticky Vultology

What is Vultology?

Vultology refers to the elements of cognition that can be discerned through the body, as it processes that cognitive information in real-time. This layer of the CT model is the aspect that operates as the key identifier of cognition. The very first objective window we have into our information metabolism is in our vultology, which reveals the secondary effects of that cognition as it's happening second by second. We may not always be able to trace the construction of our thoughts from an inside view, but we can track their emergence from the outside-in.

However, vultology is not without it's own limitations. Through dedicated practice, some involuntary facial muscles may be deliberately controlled to a degree. Training in gesticulation may affect the tempo of signals as well. And irregular anatomy may also interfere with the easy identification of signals. These noise variables push vultology away from a 1:1 connection to cognition in some cases.

It's possible that the combined noise of these variables will lead to the mis-identification of the metabolism of the person. In order to double-check, a linguistic analysis of a person's cognition and an analysis of their common behaviors are compared to the vultology --all three of which can be seen as more accurate if there is convergence between them.

Identification

Identification of vultology is done through the vultology code; a system of signals that have been refined over time and which have been shown to reliably correlate to cognitive processing. The vultology code is an instrument that can be used to various degrees of effectiveness, depending on how well the individual is trained in the method. Expert use by multiple practitioners can yield typings that possess 90%+ agreement under blind conditions.

Descriptions

For an explanation of how vultology rises out of cognitive processing, these articles are the best. Click the “next” arrows on the page, to read them all sequentially.

Codifier 1 Series

After this initial explanation of how cognition gives rise to vultology, we’re in a position to learn more keenly how to identify these vultologies reliably.

There’s a big gap between knowing, in principle, how a function looks, and being competent at identifying them within all the noise variables that exist in real world settings. This takes a lot of hours of practice, but the following guides are great place to start:

2018: The Definitive Vultology Series

Codifier 1.5 Series

This series shows the Codifier 1.5 signals being enacted:

2019: 10 Signals Series

Codifier 2.0 Series

2020: How to use the Codifier 2.0

This shows the Codifier 2.0 updates, with GIF examples. The codifier gets refined as we learn get better at narrowing down the relationship between vultology and psychology. We’re currently on Codifier 3.0 but the information in Codifier 2.0 is still meaningful and valuable to have. This article on the evolution of the code into its present form is important:

Moving from 2.0 to 3.0

And this wiki page houses the new Codifier 3.0 signals, with GIFs for each one:

Vultology Code 3 (current)

Codifier 3.0 Series

For the latest information, the 2022 Lecture Series is the place to go:

In addition to these videos, the Codifier 3.0 signals are also explained through these pages:

Energetic Signals by Strength:

Function Axes Signal Differences:

Function Signals by Strength:

Advanced Look: Static Tension Variants

This series has also started the first ever deep-dive into the 16 type vultologies. These links below make use of the 16 Definitive Vultology threads that they are reviewing:

These videos and threads will present you with the best info we have so far on specific type developments. To go further, and attain mastery of vultology requires hours of hands-on training through a vultology class, which you can sign up to at this link (if the class signups are open).

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